Having dealt with several miles of pipeline on out farm several years ago, I would say all of your requests are valid and attainable without an attorney.
In our case, we were paid more than the value of the acreage for the easement, and actually received more than people who were dealing with DOT in the same township at the time- nevermind the pipeline was only an easement, and land sold to DOT was gone forever.
We received about two years of crop loss, 100% the first year, and then portions to cover the partial loss in years after (say 33% of a crop for 3 years), while the soil heals itself.
All fences, tile and irrigation lines should be restored as part of the deal. It was here.
Like you,we had asked for a re-alignment, and they did it.
You should also consider "triple ditching", where they are required by law to put each soil horizon back in the appropriate place (topsoil, subsoil, deep parent material) if you ask. Here in WI, they were required to do it if the landowner asked. In our situation, it was worth it, and there was a more complete "heal" of the land faster than on properties where they did not.
Most important rule ,be kind and courteous to their staff. There are used to people being combative with them, so kindness will get you a LONG way. In our case, we tried to be helpful, and were paid very handsomely to help them dispose of some loads of brush. We also got free quality fill trucked in. At the end, we also got a lot of leftover pipe for which we paid nothing... it has been great building material, road culverts, etc. All for being cooperative with the contractor!
Good luck. It can be scary, but we found it to be OK in the end.
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